{"code":"GOV","codeName":"Government Code","section":"19801","citation":"Gov. Code, § 19801","status":"in-force","lawOn":"2026-09-28","headings":[{"name":"TITLE 2. GOVERNMENT OF THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA [8000. - 22980.]","url":"https://blackletter.si/government-code/title-2"},{"name":"DIVISION 5. PERSONNEL [18000. - 22980.]","url":"https://blackletter.si/government-code/title-2/division-5"},{"name":"PART 2.5. FEDERAL GRANT-IN-AID MERIT SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS [19800. - 19811.]","url":"https://blackletter.si/government-code/title-2/division-5/part-2.5"},{"name":"CHAPTER 1. Administration [19800. - 19811.]","url":"https://blackletter.si/government-code/title-2/division-5/part-2.5/chapter-1"}],"history":"Amended by Stats. 2013, Ch. 427, Sec. 93.   (AB 1062)   Effective January 1, 2014.","effective":"2014-01-01","html":"<p>For the purposes of administration of state or federally supported programs under Section <a href=\"/gov/19800\">19800</a>, the department shall, by regulation, establish and maintain personnel standards on a merit basis for local agencies (including standards of qualifications, competency, education, experience, tenure, and compensation) necessary for proper and efficient administration, and to ensure state conformity with applicable federal requirements.</p>","text":"For the purposes of administration of state or federally supported programs under Section 19800, the department shall, by regulation, establish and maintain personnel standards on a merit basis for local agencies (including standards of qualifications, competency, education, experience, tenure, and compensation) necessary for proper and efficient administration, and to ensure state conformity with applicable federal requirements.","otherVersions":[],"url":"https://blackletter.si/government-code/administration-19801","source":"California Legislative Information bulk export (pubinfo)"}